MOVED from its traditional spring date to capitalise on the opportunity to be the opening event of the 2016 Subaru National Road Series for Men, the 56th annual Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic will be conducted on Saturday, May 7.
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The event is expected to attract increased numbers of riders across the three grades of racing.
Yes, it is close, and all motor vehicle drivers should be aware there will be changed traffic conditions on the day.
The classic will be held on the Gwydir Highway between Grafton and Inverell, with racing to commence at 7.30am from outside the Memorial Gardens on Prince Street, Grafton with the three grades departing in 15 minute intervals for the 228km journey to Inverell. Riders are expected to arrive in Inverell between 1.30pm and 5pm.
From Grafton to Glen Innes, the Gwydir Highway between Tindal Road (15km west of Grafton), and Bald Nob Road (25km east of Glen Innes), will be closed to all westbound vehicles ( from Grafton to Glen Innes) from 7.30am to 1.30pm, and all eastbound vehicles (from Glen Innes to Grafton) from 5.30am to 1.30pm.
Local traffic will have limited access to this road between the abovementioned hours.
From Glen Innes to Inverell, the race will turn off the Gwydir Highway at Dodds Lane (20km East of Inverell), and then travel along Elsmore Road before re-joining the Gwydir Highway just prior to Inverell.
The intersections of the Gwydir Highway at Dodds Lane and Elsmore Road will be under traffic control for the event and motorists may experience short delays.
Road access and management will be controlled by the NSW Police Service and approved traffic controllers. Motorists are asked to obey all road signs and directions by police and traffic controllers.
Reminders of the race and road closures will be aired on Radio 2NZ and Radio 2GF in the week leading up to the race.
